In a perfect democracy, at least 50% of people would support every decision.

The U.S. falls short of this goal.

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House vote: H.Res. 150 // December 15, 2009Needed two-thirds to agree

Recognizing the lifelong leadership of A. Philip Randolph

Sponsor: CHARLES RANGEL (D-NY)

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Phillip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

395 votes, representing 210,281,933 people90.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

23 votes, representing 12,626,368 people5.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 3.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon39590.6%
NayLost235.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken03.9%